Summary

'The Irvine Cup' - two handled silver cup with heavy cast ornamentation.

Hans Irvine was president of the Victorian Viticultural Society in 1908 when he presented the Irvine Cup to promote the wine industry. The cup was presented at the first Australian Wine Competition in Melbourne in 1909.

The trophy was made by Martin Hall and Company, England, circa 1878.

"The Irvine Wine Collection was acquired by Museum Victoria in 1989. It represents the history of the Great Western Vineyard and the achievements of Hans William Henry Irvine, vigneron and politician, from 1888 until 1922. It comprises 130 items ranging from publications, marketing items, packaging materials, wine labels, award medals, ceramics, illuminated address, commemorative trowel, trophy plaques, wine makers tools, and silverware."

Physical Description

.1: Two handled silver cup with heavy cast ornamentation with inscription. .2: Silver lid of cup with similar ornamentation surmounted by a 3-dimensional representation of a horse in silver. .3: Circular base of cup in lacquered wood and leather. .4: Polished wood box for cup with metal handles and hinged door. .5: Sliding panel of box. .6: Sliding panel of box. .7: Key of box.

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